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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
Touring Scooter
MSRP
$3,599
MSRP
$6,199
Warranty
12
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Touring Scooter
Manufacturer Country
South Korea
Manufacturer Country
Italy
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
-
Parent Company
AlphaSports
Parent Company
Piaggio
Display Name
250 V-Twin Classic
Display Name
BV 500
Year
2005
Year
2005
Make
AlphaSports
Make
Piaggio
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
2005
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
28 / 20.9
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
39 / 29.4
Cooling
Air / Oil
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
57 / 2.25
Bore (mm/in)
-
Stroke (mm/in)
48.8 / 1.92
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
249 / 15.2
Displacement (cc/ci)
460 / 28.1
Compression Ratio
11.2:1
Compression Ratio
-
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Carburetion Brand
Magneti Marelli
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
No
Number Of Carburetors
2
Number Of Carburetors
-
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Horsepower RPM
-
Horsepower RPM
7250
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
31.1 / 42.1
Torque RPM
-
Torque RPM
6250
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
-
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Belt
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Chromed
No
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Front Tire (Full Spec)
110/90 R16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
110/70 R16 52S
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R15
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/70 R14 66S
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
52S
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
66S
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.4 / 264.2
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.2 / 260
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Front Travel (in/mm)
-
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.6 / 92
Rear Travel (in/mm)
-
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
-
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Width (in/mm)
31.5 / 800.1
Width (in/mm)
30.3 / 770
Wheelbase (in/mm)
68.7 / 1745
Wheelbase (in/mm)
61 / 1550
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
6.1 / 155
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
352 / 159.7
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
436.5 / 198
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.7 / 14
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.5 / 13.2
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.71
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.05
Length (ft)
-
Length (ft)
7.27
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
-
Length (ft/in)
3.2
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
-
Seat Height (in/mm)
25 / 635
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.9 / 785
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Type
-
Backrest Type
Fixed
Backrest Location
-
Backrest Location
Driver
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
-
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Chain Guard
-
Chain Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Heel Guards
-
Heel Guards
No
Fuel Tank Cover
-
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Digital Instrumentation
-
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Trip Computer
-
Trip Computer
Standard
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Metallic
-
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Folding
Yes
Folding
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
-
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Handlebar Lock
-
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Rear Rack
-
Rear Rack
Standard
Helmet Storage
-
Helmet Storage
Standard
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